Do you know how to pick a winner?
Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky, 1921. Caufield & Shook, photographer. Library of Congress.

Don't you have better things to do at the beach than worry about media sales? Get your accounts in order before you leave for vacation!
Beach tango, Brighton, c.1913. Bain News Service, publisher. Library of Congress.

Singing of the national anthem at a University of Miami football game, Coral Gables, Florida, c.1928. State Library and Archives of Florida.

Are you prepared to take notes during your one-on-ones?
Frank Smith and secretary in his office, Sydney, c.1929. Hall & Co., photographer. State Library of New South Wales, Australia.

If you've got a job to do, choose the right tool and use it!
Dick Pugh, carpenter, c.1885. John Thomas, photographer. National Library of Wales.

Don't make your best clients stand in line for the good tickets!
Miss Elsie Tydings, who had the distinction of purchasing the first ticket sold for a World Series. She was no. 1 in line this morning. Washington, DC, 1924. Library of Congress.

Get to your appointments on time even if you need two clocks!
Fred McDonagh in his signal cabin, Enfield, County Meath, 1965. National Library of Ireland.

Some street scenes just make you curious. Start your prospecting by being curious and asking the right questions.
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith. LSE library.

Elephants never forget - do you?
Mr. E.H. Bostock, possibly with Dixie the elephant." England, c.1913. Tyne & Wear Archives and Museum.

Are you selling everything under the sun?
Interior of Kaplan's Store, Hector, Minnesota, 1925. Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest..

Take a good look in the mirror to make sure you're doing everything possible to meet your goals.
Rice crew team training in mock shells before mirror. Bain News Service, publisher. Library of Congress.

Work together with your teammates and everybody wins!
Curling group, Montreal, Quebec, 1867. William Notman, photographer. McCord Museum.